Japan-Australia FTA 'politically important' says Richard Tanter

Professor Richard Tanter discusses Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Australia and the strengthening of defense ties between the two countries.

Professor Tanter told Bloomberg's "On The Move" program that even with a possible free trade agreement in the offering, Australia's typical exports - such as beef and wheat - may still be susceptible to the impact of US exports.

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Human rights and international law expert Professor Hilary Charlesworth, says that Australia's appointment to the UN Human Rights Council gives the country an opportunity to examine its own human rights record.